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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,347.87, 748,361.46 and 300,630.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,347.87, 748,361.46 and 300,630.37 is: 414,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,347.87 : 748,361.46 = 300,630.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,347.87/748,361.46 = 300,630.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,347.87x = 748,361.46 × 300,630.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,347.87x = 224,980,182,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,980,182,613.54/542,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,826.34

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